At a Glance
Median Income
$94,955
$41,739 per capita
Home Value
$314,600
Zillow: $429,101
Median Rent
$886/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Johnstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnstown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnstown residents earn a median household income of $94,955 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,739. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnstown is $314,600 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,101. Median rent is $886/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Johnstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 508/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Johnstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnstown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,247
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,955
Per Capita$41,739
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,600
Rent$886
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$429,101
Housing Units1,986
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property508/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,134 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Johnstown was built in 1990.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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